Holiday Inn Kensington Forum Hotel

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Address: 97 Cromwell Road SW7 4DN London
Location: City Center
Area: Kensington

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Hotel Information

Modern Elegance in a Great Location

Holiday Inn Kensington Forum Hotel is located in a perfect locale for both business travellers and vacationing pleasure seekers in the middle of London. Right next to the hotel stands Gloucester Road Tube Station which will whisk you away to London’s fantastic historic district and world class shopping and dining. Shop the morning away at Harrods and visit the Royal Albert Hall in the afternoon.

Holiday Inn Kensington Forum Hotel offers 906 comfortable rooms that abide in a 27 floor marvel of modern architecture. From executive suites and floors to single bed rooms, the Holiday Inn Kensington Forum Hotel offers its best to travelers on holiday with a location in downtown London that can not be beaten.

LOCATION

Do you love tennis? Wimbledon is only five miles away from Holiday Inn Kensington Forum Hotel. The Science Museum, Madame Tussaud's, the Houses of Parliament and Piccadilly Circus are all within easy tube ride or a walk from the hotel. Have the concierge service provide you with maps and the best transportation method. Whether you are visiting London for business or pleasure, the Holiday Inn Kensington Forum Hotel is centrally located to get you where you want to go.

PROPERTY AMENITIES

24 Hour Fitness Centre

Whether you just want to keep in shape or you want to work off the stress of the day, the Holiday Inn Kensington Forum Hotel offers an excellent fitness centre that will meet the needs of any workout routine.

Kids Stay and Eat Free

Most Holiday Inn Hotels let children under twelve stay at the hotel for free and have free meals as a bonus. Holiday Inn Kensington Forum Hotel is no different. If you have young ones, this is the perfect hotel to start your London adventure from.

Executive Floors and Suites

Holiday Inn Kensington Forum Hotel offers conference rooms and conference facilities that can be provided with copy and fax machines as well as high speed internet. Not only will you be in the heart of London, you can hold conferences within the hotel or through web conferencing, around the world. Wireless service is available upon request and a fee is asked.

Concierge Services

Do you need a map of London or directions to get to one of the attractions? The Holiday Inn Kensington Forum Hotel offers concierge services that will allow you to gain access to the best tours, attractions, and rates for shows and dining. Just ask and the friendly staff will assist you in anything that you might need.

ROOM AMENITIES

Holiday Inn Kensington Forum Hotel offers guest rooms and executive level rooms. From these rooms, the traveler can rest up for the next day’s adventure. Each has its own amenities and it is up to the guests taste and budget to decide on which. Offered in most rooms are:

• Satellite Television
• In-Room Video Games
• In Room Pay Per View
• Mini Bar in Executive Suites
• Direct Dial Phones with Voice Messaging
• Bathtub
• Hair Dryer
• Tea Maker
• Coffee Maker
• Desk Level Electrical Outlet
• Rollaway Bed or Crib (Upon Request)
• Bathrobe and scale provided in Executive Suites only
• DVD Player and High End Video Equipment in Executive Suites

CANCELLATION POLICY

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Facilities

HOTEL FACILITIES

24 Hour Check-In	24 Hour Room Service
Banquet	Bar
Business Centre	Currency Exchange
Elevator / Lift	Fitness Center
Group Check In	Internet Access
Laundry Service	Lounge
Tour Desk

RESTAURANTS

Number of Restaurants: 3
Number of Bars: 2

ROOM FACILITIES

Baby Cot	Bathtub
Cable / Satellite Television	Carpet
Connecting Rooms	High-Speed Internet
Slippers	Television
Writing Desk

NEARBY POINTS OF INTEREST

Service	Name	Distance
Bus Station	Victoria Bus Station	4 km
Train/Tube Station	Victoria Train Station	4 km
Airport	Heathrow Airport	21 km
Place of Interest	Picadilly Circus	3 km

User Reviews

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"A fine hotel and great location"
The rooms here are clean and no smaller than any comparable London hotel. The advantages are proximity to two 24-hour supermarkets, plus a Waitrose, good pubs, and the Underground. The lobby is well-appointed and there are many good alternatives to the hotel restaurant. Overall an excellent place to be based for work -or recreational-stays in London.

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"Superb"
This is the best 3 star hotel I've ever stayed in. A lot of 3 stars I've stayed at in London have been shabby with cramped rooms, with a complacent atmosphere of "we're in the middle of the capital so we don't need to try". The Kensignton Forum was a refreshingly different experience - bright, airy, and modern, with friendly and helpful staff. Our room was clean, spacious and smart. The shower worked properly, was nice and powerful and stayed at a consistent temperature - something that a lot of hotels can't seem to achieve. There was a great range of toiletries provided, plus bathrobes and slippers. Breakfast was excellent - it was buffet but tasted freshly cooked (and they had black pudding!). The hotel is within easy walking distance of lots of attractions, including the Royal Albert Hall, where we spent the evening. Thanks to writers of previous reviews that helped us decide to go for this hotel.

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"Excellent value and location"
This review is very extremely belated. I travelled during the off-season in January to London, this was my first stay at this location and I would definitely consider doing so again. Service: The staff at the Forum were all very nice and professional, although it is true that we never asked them for any special requests. Therefore, I cannot comment on how they handle special requests or complaints, for we had none. Housekeeping came daily and did a great job! Rooms: Very Americanized! The rooms were larger than any other hotel I have seen in Europe. They came complete with a small fridge (Not stocked), American outlets, work area, telephone, comfy beds, and television, as well as a moderate sized bathroom. We were pleased with the rooms. Food: We never ate at the pub downstairs. However, a continental breakfast was included in the price and had a fairly large selection. Whereas there was a full breakfast available at a charge, we never took advantage of it. There were a number of restaurants in the area. The area: Less than a five minute walk from the tube station and within walking distance to the Museum of Natural History, really a good location. Overall: We paid less that $100/night for the room inclusive of continental breakfast. I don't remember the exact amount, but it was cheap, especially considering the neighborhood and the good shape of the hotel. We did travel during the off-season, so I am sure rates go up throughout the busy months. We were very pleased.

Rating

"No problems at all!"
After reading the previous posts I wasnt sure what to expect from the hotel. On arriving in the large lobby (complete with seats and a cafe), I was already impressed, it was spacious and clean. The consierge were helpful, polite and never snobby. The room itself was very clean, the bathroom was small but immaculate. The views from the window (I was on the 15th floor) were great. The bed and linen supplied were faultless. Breakfast was served for a good period of time, and almost everything you'd want for breakfast was available. The location of the hotel was excellent, a 5 min stroll from Gloucester Road tube, next to tesco express and a large supermarket just around the corner. The luggage facility was superb too, we had no problems in checking out of the room and leaving our luggage which was securely labelled and organised, for no extra cost. I have no complaints at all! I would most definatley go back!

Rating

"VFM!!"
Booked through lastminute.com as a 'top secret hotel' (£156 2 people for 2 nights) - was advertised as a 4* but not sure about this to be honest. Location was great (come out of tube station, take first turn right and walk 150 yards & you're there!!). Check in was within a minute as was check-out. Room wasn't luxurious but did exactly what we wanted in that it was clean and had a comfy bed! Didn't eat in hotel as was a great Asian restaurant (Dim T) 300 yards down Gloucester Rd and numerous places for breakfast nearby. Less than a 5 minute walk to Natural History Museum but the best part for us was that the Piccadilly, Circle & District lines could all be accessed from Gloucester Rd tube.

Rating

"Great Location, good hotel"
The location of the hotel was great. It is about only about 2 bldgs away from the Gloucester Road Tube stop. That stop is on 3 lines so it is easy access to everything. There is a Tesco Express directly across from the tube stop that is open until 11pm. We could pick something up quick on the way home and keep it in our little refrigerator in the room. It is a nice way to combat the expense of London. The hotel was clean and comfortable, not upscale but had everything that you need. The room was small but not overly so. The only thing out of place was that the wallpaper didn't look like it was hung right. My big complaint was that they really tried to rip you off with phones and internet. $2.50/min back to the US. The last place we stayed in Europe only charged us $0.15/min. Otherwise, really great location with the refrige being key.

Rating

"Great place to stay in London"
My husband and I stayed in a double room for six nights this month at the Holiday Inn Kensington Forum. Initially, I was disappointed in the small size of the room, but adjusted to it, and by the time we left ,wondered why I was initially concerned! The room was immaculate and the bathroom wonderful. As everyone mentions, the location was perfect for sightseeing. We purchased the 7 day traveler card for $42 US on our arrival at Victoria station, which allowed us unlimited use of the tube/bus system. It paid for itself several times over, plus, so easy just scanning the card than dealing with tickets. It also saved us $6 each on the Thames cruise to Greenwich. Our Hotwire price did not include breakfast, but several restaurants were nearby, and the hotel had a reasonable coffee/crossaint deal. So, if you get a good price, I wouldn't hesitate staying there. As mentioned by another reviewer, many airline crews stay at this hotel, and as most airline crews have more than the minimum standards for hotels in their contracts, it's a pretty good sign the hotel will be OK. Enjoy your London trip - we can't wait to return!

Rating

"Very Good Location"
Just got back from a 7 nite staty at this hotel. THe location was great, just aroung the corner from the tube. The room was small, but very clean, and the bathroom is good. We got a good rate of $90 a nite thru hotwire. It was nice to have a frig in the room, we bought juice and croisants each morn from a local store and stored them. Over all, a nice experience.

Rating

"A solid hotel, great location"
I also booked this hotel with Lastminute.com, in their 4* star "secret" hotel promotion. Me and my boyfriend stayed there for 4 nights but booked the hotel for one night to find out what hotel I'm booking and then after reading some good reviews here (most of them were positive at that time) we decided to make a second booking for the other three nights. Unfortunately we weren't able to book the king size bed for the second booking so we were quite afraid to be moved to a twin room after the first night. When we arrived in the hotel the receptionist (very pleasant chinese girl) greeted us with a smile and confirmed our both reservations. She told us it would be a problem to find a king size non-smoking room with a view (all these requirements I mentioned in my reservation with lastminute) for us. We said that we could handle a smoking room with a view or even twin beds. She then called a manager to help her and this lady gave us a room for all 4 nights on the top floor with king size bed, view and no scent of smoke. We couldn't be more satisfied. The room was quite small but it was about the size that I expect from hotels in London and it didn't really bother us. The view could not be possibly better with London Eye and Big Ben on the horizon. The bed was comfy, bathroom clean and modern. The shower pressure was a bit low but that's the price you pay for the top floor and it was well worth it ;-) Instead of minibar there was an empty fridge which came quite handy for our own beverages, I doubt they would have milk in their minibar ;-) Tea and coffee making facilites and iron with board were a great bonus to what we had expected from our room. The staff were friendly, smiling and always greeting us. But we also didn't give them any hard times, so they didn't have to fake anything ;-) The location of the hotel is just perfect. Only 100 metres from the tube. There are 3 lines at "Gloucester Road" station, one to take you directly to Piccadily Circus and Leicester Square, one going to London Bridge and Tower Hill. In less than 20 minutes you'll be in the heart of London.

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ATTRACTIONS

* Heathrow Airport - 21 km

* Royal Albert Hall - Within 1 km

* Oxford Street - 3 km

* Canary Wharf - 10 km

* Knightsbridge - 2 km

* City Of London - 8 km

* Kensington Palace - Within 1 km

* Madame Tussauds - 3 km

* Buckingham Palace - 3 km

* Picadilly Circus - 3 km

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